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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,926 and 414,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,926 and 414,483 is: 641,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,926 : 414,483 = 414,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,926/414,483 = 414,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,926x = 414,483 × 414,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,926x = 171,796,157,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,796,157,289/267,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,207.49

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